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Freedom or Control? The Capitalism-Socialism Crossroads

“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” ― Daniel Patrick Moynihan ——- Life is all about perspective At the time of this writing, we do not know the results of the various elections across the United States on Tuesday, November 4th.  Such is the challenge of publishing […]

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Ghostly Getaways: 13 Haunted Houses Steeped in Mystery

“Step inside if you dare:  A traveler’s guide” ——- Haunted houses can provide some interesting insight into history while also satisfying Halloween lovers’ need to be scared out of their wits. The following are a handful of locations that may not be for the feint of heart. “House of Death,” New York City: Located in the […]

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The Story Behind Your “Jack-O-Lantern”

“Tracing the glowing tradition from Irish folklore to American front porches .”   ——-  The toothy grins of jack-o’-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren’t always tied to the October holiday. The history behind jack-o’-lanterns is not […]

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The Perfect Roast Pumpkin Seeds

“Crunchy & Nutritious.” ——- Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that both adults and children enjoy. It’s hard to resist an opportunity to carve a funny or scary face into a pumpkin that will soon make its way to the front porch, but there’s another irresistible element to carving pumpkins as well. Roasted pumpkin seeds […]

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How Halloween Helps You Live Longer!

Trick, treat & thrive.” ——- This time of year, pumpkins glow on porches, and the air carries that crisp autumn edge. For adults, Halloween might seem like a kids’ holiday but celebrating it can actually promote longevity and overall well-being. 1. Play Reduces Stress Getting creative with costumes or decorating is a form of adult play, […]

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Pumpkin Power!

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography:  Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer.  She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “The real health benefits behind Fall’s favorite Flavor.”    ——- As soon as October […]

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How to “Treat” Your Portfolio this Halloween

“Investing in the spooky side.” ——- When you think of Halloween, you probably picture costumes, candy, pumpkins and haunted houses. But for the entrepreneurial investor (yes, that means you), it’s worth considering the holiday through a broader lens: consumer behavior and market patterns. U.S. adults are expected to spend around $13.1 billion this year on Halloween, according to […]

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The Oldest Traditions of Halloween

“Age-old rituals of Halloween.” ——-  Traditions offer us a sense of rhythm in a world that’s always changing. They anchor us to something familiar, reminding us of who we are, where we’ve been, and the people who’ve shared those moments along the way. In many ways, the simple act of repeating a custom — whether […]

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Big Business & Halloween 2025

“Halloween is a perfect metaphor for business: creativity draws the crowd.”    ——- Happy Halloween and Business is Booming! According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the 2025 Halloween spending estimate of $13.1 billion represents an increase of $1.5 billion over the 2024 estimate of $11.6 billion Once the domain of kids, it is now very, very big business! Are […]

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A Secret Passage Through Europe, Part 2

by Brandon Ahearn, JD, LLM, CFA Relocation Consultant at YourPlaceInEurope YourPlaceInEurope.com Biography:  Brandon Ahearn is a US and Swiss dual citizen and holder of a BA and a Juris Doctor from the USA, a Master in European Laws from Germany plus a CFA Charterholder.  His career as a lawyer has been largely in financial services and in technology. […]

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